Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were present at the South Carolina apartment where the actress passed away, as per a police report disclosed on Tuesday. A Greenville police officer arrived at the residence on Sunday and found paramedics attempting to revive an unresponsive woman, as detailed in the report. Despite efforts to save her, Panettiere was pronounced dead at 2:31 p.m., with no apparent physical reasons for her unresponsiveness. The cause of her death is still unknown, and investigations are ongoing. An autopsy revealed no signs of trauma, and authorities ruled out foul play. Panettiere, aged 36, had a tumultuous relationship with Brian Hickerson, who faced allegations of physically abusing her. Hickerson was convicted in 2020 on multiple counts of felony abuse, pleaded no contest to two counts of harming a spouse or partner, and underwent a brief jail term. He received four years of probation, along with anger management and Alcoholics Anonymous sessions, and recently failed in his bid to reduce the charges to misdemeanors. Panettiere’s ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, expressed sorrow over her sudden demise, emphasizing her significant role in his life and as the mother of their daughter. Klitschko and Panettiere share an 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, whom Klitschko has full custody of since their separation in 2018 due to Panettiere’s struggles with addiction and postpartum depression. Panettiere, who would have turned 37 soon, candidly discussed her personal challenges in her recently released memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning.” The late actress, known for her roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” started her acting career as a child artist in movies like “Remember the Titans” before gaining fame.tributes to Panettiere continue to pour in from her colleagues, with “Nashville” co-star Connie Britton expressing deep sorrow and “Heroes” co-star Masi Oka reminiscing about her vibrant spirit and talent. Tim Kring, the creator of “Heroes,” praised Panettiere’s exceptional talent and the impact she had on everyone around her.
